Nana Martirosyan

September 1 in Armenia: first bell, white ribbons, celebratory assembly

ArmInfo. Schoolchildren, students and teachers traditionally celebrate the Knowledge Day in Armenia on September 1.

This year, September 1 morning in the schoolyards started with a
traditional celebratory assembly and the first bell. This year as
many as 1430 schools of Armenia have opened their doors to children
and the first bell has rung for 40,000 first-formers. Thematic
lessons and festive events will be held almost at all schools.

The President of Armenia and other high-ranking officials will attend
the festive events at the education establishments.

Knowledge Day originated in the USSR, where it had been established
by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of
June 15, 1984, and celebrated annually on 1 September.